Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 38 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.1
7.2
Real fuel consumption:
7.2 l/100km
8.9 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1030 km in combined cycle
900 km in combined cycle
1230 km on highway
1120 km on highway
870 km with real consumption
730 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
330'000 km
350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
6 years
5 years
Engine spread:
Used also on BMW 1 sērija
Used also on Audi TT
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.53 m
4.70 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.44 m
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 17 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
490 litres
Audi A4 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 30 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better
